Holiday home Casa Balate

Staged reduction: Situated in the heart of the Val di Noto on a spur of the Monti Iblei, Casa Balate artfully directs the eye and high­lights the mini­malist archi­tecture and the Medi­ter­ranean backdrop of olive, almond and carrubo trees with atmo­sphere and striking effect.

Clear shapes and imposing view axes cha­rac­terise this holiday home. A sublime, secluded haven of tran­quillity, sur­rounded by fra­grant maquis and air-shim­mering vistas that extend beyond the glowing sil­houette of the Baroque town of Noto to the sea. The pool, which adjoins the terrace, “flows” into the sur­rounding garden.
Both the exterior and the interior are domi­nated by regional building mate­rials, such as natural stone from Trapani and “muri a secco” (drystone walls) made of lime­stone, which con­trast with the plaster sur­faces of the walls and cei­lings.

The spa­cious kitchen, dining and living area extends over two levels and is struc­tured by a con­ti­nuous dry stone wall and a kitchen block made of black granite. The focus, however, is on the gra­phi­cally pat­terned stone floor that con­nects both levels and gives the space a special feel. The two larger bed­rooms are sur­rounded by trees and shrubs, pro­viding a pleasant climate, while the smaller bedroom follows the sunset. Each of the three rooms has its own bathroom.

Arranged around the house are dif­ferent ter­races for every time of day and season — all the way up to the roof terrace, which at night is wrapped in the glimmer of the lights of Noto, Marz­amemi and Port­opalo.

What to do

Hiking, biking and swimming - in the pool as well as in the sea, the wonderful sandy beaches of Vendicari are about 30 minutes away by car as well as the romantic fishing village of Marzamemi, relaxing, reading, cooking, enjoying, a visit to the baroque city of Noto, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or to Syracuse with its Greek excavations, museums and the 2. 600-year-old Athena temple, excursions to the natural parks of Vendicari, Pantalica and Cava Grande or to Scicli, Modica and Ragusa.

Why we like this house

Clear edges: an architectural statement.

This house is great for

Great for friends and families. The contemplative tranquillity and spirit that characterises the house allows for deep relaxation - a perfect place to unwind and be inspired.

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